Education

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2020

MFA, Interdisciplinary Art, Media, and Design,

OCAD University

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2017

BA, Architectural Studies & Visual Studies,

University of Toronto

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Residency

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2020

Thirding Studio Gallery

Markham, Ontario 

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2018-2019

AKIN/MOCA Project, 

MOCA, Toronto 

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Upcoming Exhibitions 

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2023

Stay with Me

CAFKA Biennial

Kitchener, Ontario 

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Past Exhibitions

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2022

Second Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts

Art Gallery of Mississauga

Mississauga, Ontario 

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2022

Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories

Red Head Gallery

Toronto, Ontario 

 

2021

Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories

Thirding Studio Gallery

Markham, Ontario 

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2019

An Index,

MOCA, Toronto

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2016

Bright Lights at Night,

Red Head Gallery, Toronto

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2016

Three X Five Thesis Exhibition,

The University of Toronto, Ontario 

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2015

Eye Ball Exhibition,

University of Toronto, Toronto

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2014

Art Calorie,

OCAD University, Toronto

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2014

Toronto, Hear Here,

Toronto Metro Centre,

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2013

Student Exhibition,

Gallery 1265, University of Toronto, Scarborough 

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2012

Made in Canada,

Artscape Gallery, Toronto

2009

Moods and Feelings,

Arta Gallery, Toronto

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2005

Rooted in History,

Ivan Art Gallery, Tehran

2003

Balance,

Homa Art Gallery, Tehran

2002

White,

Barg Art Gallery, Tehran

2000

The Secret,

Andishe Art Gallery, Tehran

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Public Speaking

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2021

UAAC Conference.

Panel: Hidden in Plain Sight/Site: Objects, Architectures, Narratives of the Interstices

Title: Thirding with Nine Thousand Memories: Moqarnas, Siah Chador, and Disoriented Spatial Memories

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2021

OCAD University, Asian Global Cultural Studies Forum

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2021

The University of Virginia, School of Architecture, PhD program in the Constructed Environment.

Session Series Title: Meanings, Methods, and the Future of the Constructed Environment

Panel: "Exhibitionary Orders: Visual Cultural as World View" 

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2020

UAAC Conference.

Panel: Site, Setting, Structure: Architectural Identities in the Local-Global Landscape.

Title: Muqarnas and Disoriented Spatial Memories

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Awards and Grants

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2022

Second Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts First Prize Recipient ​

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2022

Canada Council for the Arts, Explore ad Create, Research-Creation 

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2021

Ontario Arts Council, Visual Artists Creation Project Grant

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2021

OCAD University Medal winner for Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media & Design in recognition of my creativity, innovation, mastery of technique and high academic achievement

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2021

OCAD University Graduate Student Project Grant.

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2020

OCAD University Graduate Student Project Grant.

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2016

University of Toronto Eye Ball's Best Sculpture Award.

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2010

Centennial College Dean's Award.